java@beta ☆
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Description:
Early access development kit for the Java programming language
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 27,9@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 19, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: java jdk development beta programming
Install: brew install --cask java@beta
About:
The Java Development Kit (JDK) Beta provides early access builds for developers to test upcoming features of the Java platform. It allows for experimentation with new language features and API improvements before they reach general availability. This is essential for ensuring application compatibility and preparing for future Java releases.
Key Features:
  • Early access to upcoming Java features
  • Includes latest performance improvements
  • Supports preview and incubating modules
  • Stable environment for compatibility testing
Use Cases:
  • Testing application compatibility with future Java versions
  • Evaluating new language features for upcoming projects
  • Developing libraries that require cutting-edge platform APIs
Alternatives:
  • openjdk – The standard OpenJDK provides stable LTS or current releases, whereas the beta version offers preview features.
  • java – The standard 'java' cask installs the latest stable LTS release for production use.
Version History
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Feb 14, 2026 4:37am 27,9 0 VERSION_BUMP 6b0d5928
Feb 7, 2026 1:17am 27,8 0 VERSION_BUMP 8a2b3c06
Jan 30, 2026 10:10pm 27,7 0 VERSION_BUMP 6c7b6c3e
Jan 24, 2026 1:20am 27,6 0 VERSION_BUMP 3cf03efc
Jan 16, 2026 10:13pm 27,5 0 VERSION_BUMP 2536c481
Jan 10, 2026 1:18am 27,4 0 VERSION_BUMP adaca339
Dec 19, 2025 10:32pm 27,2 0 VERSION_BUMP 61b56f51
Sep 19, 2025 9:58pm 26,16 0 VERSION_BUMP 8cc0e9bb
Sep 12, 2025 7:05pm 26,15 0 VERSION_BUMP e7c87065
Sep 6, 2025 1:21am 26,14 0 VERSION_BUMP 6339cf9e
Aug 29, 2025 10:02pm 26,13 0 VERSION_BUMP c8dc6fee
Aug 22, 2025 7:27pm 26,12 0 VERSION_BUMP 1259c2e4
Aug 15, 2025 10:06pm 26,11 0 VERSION_BUMP daf70e5a
Aug 8, 2025 10:07pm 26,10 0 VERSION_BUMP d9998900
Aug 1, 2025 10:08pm 26,9 0 VERSION_BUMP 7ac55497
Aug 2, 2024 3:41pm 23,35 0 VERSION_BUMP 91c9a9de
Jul 26, 2024 3:47pm 23,34 0 VERSION_BUMP 8665592c
Jul 12, 2024 3:41am 23,31 0 VERSION_BUMP 750169f5
Jul 6, 2024 12:48am 23,30 0 VERSION_BUMP 1ff0d49b
Jun 28, 2024 9:39pm 23,29 0 VERSION_BUMP 89b5f9d6
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